Handheld Laser Welder
Master Handheld Laser Welding in 7 Minutes
Master the art of handheld laser welding in just 7 minutes with this comprehensive tutorial. The video guides you through the essential steps and techniques, showcasing the capabilities of handheld laser welding devices. Learn how to achieve precise and efficient welds with ease, covering various materials and thicknesses. The tutorial emphasizes key considerations such as proper safety measures and optimal settings for different welding scenarios.
Whether you're a novice or an experienced welder, this concise guide equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently and quickly harness the power of handheld laser welding for your projects.
What is a Handhled Laser Welder?
A handheld laser welder is a portable welding device that utilizes laser technology for precision welding applications. This compact tool allows welders to perform tasks with greater flexibility and accessibility, especially in areas where traditional welding methods may be challenging. The handheld laser welder typically features a lightweight design and offers the advantages of non-contact welding, enabling precise control over the welding process.
With the ability to focus on specific areas and materials, it provides efficient and high-quality welds. This technology is suitable for various industries, offering versatility in welding tasks with the convenience of a handheld device.
(Handheld fiber laser welding machine for metal)
Versatile Laser Welding Solutions
To further improve the welding efficiency and quality, laser welding technology emerged and is developed various laser welders depending on different metal properties and welding demands. Handheld laser welder is characterized by light & compact machine size and easy operability, standing out in the metal welding in the automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, electrical parts, and home furniture fields. Based on the different metal thicknesses and welding seam requirements, you can choose the handheld laser welder that suits you below.
How to choose the suitable laser power for your welded metal?
Different metal types and metal thicknesses require corresponding laser power to reach the optimal laser welding quality. The form helps you determine the best welding match.
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Max Welding Thickness for Different Power
500W | 1000W | 1500W | 2000W | |
Aluminum | ✘ | 1.2mm | 1.5mm | 2.5mm |
Stainless Steel | 0.5mm | 1.5mm | 2.0mm | 3.0mm |
Carbon Steel | 0.5mm | 1.5mm | 2.0mm | 3.0mm |
Galvanized Sheet | 0.8mm | 1.2mm | 1.5mm | 2.5mm |
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Why Choose Handheld Fiber Laser Welder
Benefits of Laser Welding Handheld
No weld scar
Smooth weld seam
No deformation
✔ High Efficiency:
Powerful heat output and fast energy transmission lead to higher efficiency of 2~10 times of traditional welding method.
✔ Less Heat Affected Area:
Based on focused laser spot, great laser power density means less heat affection area and no deformation on the welded metal.
✔ Premium Welding Finish:
Pulsed and continuous laser welding methods are optional to reach a smooth welding finish with firm welding strength for varieties of metals.
✔ No Post-Polishing:
Single-pass laser welding with superior welding quality eliminates weld scar and weld porosity. No post-polishing is required, saving time and energy.
✔ Wide Compatibility:
Laser welding supports diverse welding methods, alloys, fine metals and dissimilar metals welding.
✔ Flexible & Easy Operation:
Handheld laser welder gun and movable fiber cable with a long length are convenient for the whole laser welding process. And easy operability with the integrated welder design.
Comparison: laser welding VS arc welding
Laser Welding |
Arc Welding |
|
Energy Consumption |
Low |
High |
Heat Affected Area |
Minimum |
Large |
Material Deformation |
Barely or no deformation |
Deform easily |
Welding Spot |
Fine welding spot and adjustable |
Large Spot |
Welding Result |
Clean welding edge with no further processing needed |
Extra polish work needed |
Process Time |
Short welding time |
Time-consuming |
Operator Safety |
Ir-radiance light with no harm |
Intense ultraviolet light with radiation |
Environment Implication |
Environmentally friendly |
Ozone and nitrogen oxides (harmful) |
Protective Gas Needed |
Argon |
Argon |
⇨ Summary about handheld laser welding machine
Compared with traditional arc welding, laser welding is easier and safer to handle for a beginner. The portable laser welder with compact machine size and simple welder structure but stable strength is convenient to use and has a long service life. Due to the concentrated laser spot, the powerful heat can melt and vaporize the target partial metal in a short time, leading to a firm welding joint without porosity. Keyhole and conduction limited welding are available by adjusting laser power. Also, the wobble laser head is developed to expand the welding seam width and tolerance range. Depending on the quick swing of the laser welder head, the size of the welding spot is equivalent to being doubled, enabling the larger gap variation in parts and put them together.
Operation Guide of Handheld Laser Welder
▷ How to use a laser welder handheld
Step 1: Turn on and check the engine and boot devices such as the emergency button, water chiller
Step 2: Set the appropriate laser welding parameters (mode, power, speed) on the control panel, adjust the focal length
Step 3: Place the metal to be welded and adjust the focal length
Step 4: Grab the laser welder gun and start laser welding
Step 5: Manual control the shapes of laser welding till finishing
▷ Attentions and tips
# Do not bend the fiber cable over to 90 degree
# Wear the protective gear like laser welding glasses and gloves
# Pay attention to the reflection area when laser welding the highly reflective materials
# Put the laser welding gun on the rack after welding
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Laser Welding Applications
(Handheld fiber laser welding machine for metal)
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel
• Steel
• Stainless steel
• Carbon steel
• Copper
• Gold
• Silver
• Chromium
• Nickel
• Titanium
Wide compatibility of welded materials
Optional laser welder nozzles are prepared for different welding methods and welding angles. And you can choose the appropriate laser modes - continuous laser and modulate laser according to materials thickness. Wide adaptability for welding materials and top welding quality push the laser welding system to be the ideal and popular fabricating method in automotive, medical, furniture, and electronic part fields.
What is laser welding
The handheld fiber laser welder utilizes fusion welding to work on materials. Intense heat from the laser beam melts or vaporizes the partial metal, which then fuses with another metal as it cools and solidifies, forming a strong welding joint. With high power and focused energy, this machine enables fast welding and minimal heat affected areas. Its non-pressure welding method reduces damage to the workpiece. Additionally, concentrated heat reduces energy and welding material consumption, eliminating the need for electrodes and filler metals in most cases.